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Thousands of older private renters in poverty due to LHA shortfall

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23rd April 2026, 3 weeks ago | 3

More than 30,000 older private renters would be pulled out of poverty if Local Housing Allowance (LHA) matched actual rents,...

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29th December 2025, 5 months ago | 3

The government claim it will keep Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates under review. In answer to a written question, Homelessness...

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23rd October 2025, 7 months ago | 1

Average rents continue to outpace Local Housing Allowance rates (LHA), pushing families into homelessness, according to a new report. Data...

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19th August 2025, 9 months ago | 2

A charity has urged the government to reverse the freeze on the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to support low-income renters....

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12th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. Propertymark is calling on the...

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16th June 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Low-income renters in England who rely on benefits are finding it increasingly difficult to secure housing due to skyrocketing private...

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15th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A leading industry body has urged the UK government to improve access to housing for people in receipt of benefits...